How can you tell if a novel was written by a human or an AI? The key questions behind the controversy surrounding the accusations against Thélyson Orélien

The Canadian writer Thélyson Orélien is currently facing public scrutiny following anonymous allegations on social media questioning the human authorship of his latest book, which has become one of the most discussed literary works of the season in France. The controversy centers on whether artificial intelligence was utilized to generate the content of the novel.

Simultaneously, the broader implications of artificial intelligence are being addressed at the international level. Román Orús, the sole Spanish representative on the UN’s International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence, has formally advocated for a deceleration in the rapid development of AI technologies, highlighting growing global concerns regarding the pace and impact of these advancements.